Great Queens and Kings of Africa
IN POETRY AND ADAPTATION OF 1OO GREAT AFRICAN KINGS AND QUEENS (VOLUME ONE)
Real African Writers Children's Series
In the series:
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Sea Never Dry – 4 to 7 years
Tofi and the Rainbow Fish – 7 to 11 years
Tofi’s Fire Dance – 11 to adult
Between Sindi and the Sea – 13 to adult
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Great Queens and Kings of Africa – 4 to 7
The Glory of African Kings and Queens – 7 to 11
Great African Kings and Queens – 11 to adult
Great African Scientists – 11 to adult (forthcoming)
Great African Women – 11 to adult (forthcoming)
Great African Entrepreneurs – 11 to adult (forthcoming)
Great African leaders of the 20th century – 11 to adult (forthcoming)
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First published May 2012 Copyright © James Pusch Commey
ISBN 978-0-9870347-4-8
Book design by Mad Cow Studio
Copy editor: Sindile Khumalo
Illustrations: Innocent Dembetembe Set in Utopia 14pt
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To Ama Commey My Princess
PUBLISHER’S NOTE Great Queens and Kings of Africa, in poetry, is adapted from its parent book 100 Great African Kings and Queens, by the same author. Originally written for the age group 4–11 years, it is expected that parents will recite these beautiful poems to their children and make it an educational experience, both for the child and for the parent. This is because these amazing historical poems will greatly appeal to adults as well. To answer tough questions that will inevitably arise from enquiring young minds, parents are strongly advised to arm themselves with the exciting narrative 100 Great African Kings and Queens – Volume One, or its other adaptation The Glory of African Kings and Queens – Volume One. May the fun and knowledge be with you!
